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Death Benefit

UNABRIDGED
- by Robin Cook
- Narrated by George Guidall
Death Benefit

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 14 mins)

By Robin Cook

Narrated By George Guidall

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(125)
Performance
(102)
Story
(101)

Wall Street whizzes turn their attentions from mortgages to another possible profit source: the $25 trillion life-insurance industry. By securitizing the policies of the old and sick, they hope to make another financial killing. At the same time, Natalie Savondnik and Ronald Goodall - two exceptional yet aloof medical residents - are working closely with their medical center's premier scientist on cutting-edge diabetes research. When their mentor dies suddenly, they launch a quiet investigation.
P Carnell says: "Abrupt ending"
"Abrupt ending"

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What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

Mr. Guidall always differentiates his characters so well that you know who is speaking without the tags. His delivery is relaxed, unaffected, and very intelligible. He is my favorite narrator.

Any additional comments?

The story is very engaging until it ends, very abruptly. It is so bad that it spoils the book.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Final Throw

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Gilbert
- Narrated by Andrew Timothy
The Final Throw

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 52 mins)

By Michael Gilbert

Narrated By Andrew Timothy

Overall
(20)
Performance
(10)
Story
(10)

Morrissey, head of London's Regional Crime Squad, is trying to bring down a financial empire which is involved with organised crime and drug smuggling. He enlists the help of a Welshman and his pretty ex-girlfriend to aid him in the 'Snakes and Ladders' operation.Michael Francis Gilbert (1912- 2006) is recognized as one of the most versatile British mystery writers. He was a lawyer in London for many years and at one point had Raymond Chandler as his client. He wrote almost every sort of mystery and thriller.
Marina says: "One of the best Brits, and one of his best books"
"Thought about turning it back"

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There are only so many books a person has time for and so many that are better than this one. It isn't awful, it just isn't worth the time. The composition leans more heavily toward screenplay than most and the reader does not make much distinction between characters. If the sound of the reader turning the pages bothers you, skip this one.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great North Road

UNABRIDGED
- by Peter F. Hamilton
- Narrated by Toby Longworth
Great North Road

UNABRIDGED (36 hrs and 37 mins)

By Peter F. Hamilton

Narrated By Toby Longworth

Overall
(234)
Performance
(212)
Story
(208)

A century from now, thanks to a technology allowing instantaneous travel across light-years, humanity has solved its energy shortages, cleaned up the environment, and created far-flung colony worlds. The keys to this empire belong to the powerful North family - composed of successive generations of clones. Yet these clones are not identical. For one thing, genetic errors have crept in with each generation. For another, the original three clone "brothers" have gone their separate ways, and the branches of the family are now friendly rivals more than allies. Or maybe not so friendly....
Ethan M. says: "A modern master of epic SF does what he does best"
"Enough is too much"

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An intricate story told in foreshadow and flashback, advancing the narrative ever so slightly over so very long in clock time of listening. The three stars is because of the abuse of my patience. The story is very good, the reader is amazingly flexible - all those different characters. I can't believe such an imaginative and capable author could not have crafted a more tolerable and less tedious length.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Midnight Riot: Peter Grant, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Ben Aaronovitch
- Narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Midnight Riot: Peter Grant, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 56 mins)

By Ben Aaronovitch

Narrated By Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(273)
Performance
(247)
Story
(246)

Probationary constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he'll face is a paper cut. But Peter's prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter's ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale....
Nancy J says: "I LOVE this Book!"
"Yes!"

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If you could sum up Midnight Riot in three words, what would they be?

That was fun!

Any additional comments?

We just finished the book and couldn't wait to add our voices to the chorus of approbation. It is a thoroughly enjoyable mix of history, travelogue, who-done-it, and fantasy which would be an enjoyable read. The narrator's performance takes it over the top. Thank you all for a delightful 10 hours of top notch entertainment.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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Death Benefit

The Final Throw

Great North Road

Midnight Riot: Peter Grant, Book 1

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